Dominica national football team

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Dominica
Association Dominica Football Association
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach Ellington Sabin
Captain Glenson Prince
Most caps Glenson Prince (72)
Top scorer Julian Wade (20)
Home stadium Windsor Park
FIFA code DMA
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 181 Increase2.svg 1 (18 July 2024) [1]
Highest128 (November 2010, February 2011)
Lowest198 (July 2009)
First international
Flag of Dominica (1955-1965).svg  Dominica 1–0 Martinique  Snake Flag of Martinique.svg
(Dominica; 1932) [2]
Biggest win
Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica 10–0 British Virgin Islands  Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg
(San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic; October 15, 2010)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 10–0 Dominica  Flag of Dominica.svg
(San Antonio, United States; June 19, 2004)

The Dominica national football team represents Dominica in international football and is controlled by the Dominica Football Association. They are a member of CONCACAF.

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Since becoming a FIFA member on 1995, Dominica has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, nor the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

History

Beginnings

Dominica played its first international match in 1932, against Martinique, a match that ended in a 1–0 victory. In the 1940s they participated in the 1948 Coupe des Caraibes, losing in the preliminaries against Martinique 5–0 but qualified due to Trinidad and Tobago's withdrawal. [3] In the competition proper, Dominica again faced Martinique, losing 6–0 and being eliminated.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Dominica played in several editions of the Windward Islands Tournament, winning the competition in 1971 with two 3–0 victories over Saint Vincent and Grenada, and a 2–2 draw against Saint Lucia. In the 1980s, Dominica regularly participated in the qualifying rounds of the CFU Championship, although they were unable to make it into the tournament proper.

1990s

After the creation of the Caribbean Cup in 1989, Dominica was only able to qualify for the group stage in the 1994 edition. They could not get past the first phase, after losing to the hosts Trinidad and Tobago 5–0 and Guadeloupe 4–0. They were only able to draw 1–1 with Barbados. They next qualified for the 1998 Caribbean Cup, being eliminated again in the first round, this time with three defeats against Martinique 5–1, Antigua and Barbuda 2–1 and Trinidad and Tobago 8–0. Dominica has not managed to return to the final phase of the Caribbean Cup since.

Dominica participated in World Cup qualification for the first time in the 1998 qualifiers beating Antigua and Barbuda in the first round (3–3 in Roseau and 1–3 in St. John's) before losing in the second phase to Barbados (1–0 in both Roseau and Bridgetown).

2000–present

In the 2002 qualifiers, the Pericos succumbed to Haiti 7–1 on aggregate, and in the 2006 qualifiers, after beating the Bahamas with an aggregate result of 4–2, the Dominicans faced the Mexican team that crushed them 10–0 in the first leg, then 8–0 at Aguascalientes. The decade would end with an elimination at the hands of Barbados, just like in 1996, this time as part of the 2010 qualifiers (1–1 in Roseau and 0–1 in Bridgetown).

On 15 October 2010, Dominica achieved the greatest victory in its history, beating the British Virgin Islands 10–0, with 5 goals from striker Kurlson Benjamin - in the first qualifying round of the 2010 Caribbean Cup. The following year, in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Dominica was drawn against Panama and Nicaragua. They lost all four of their games, failing to score a goal and conceding 11. They were eliminated from 2018 World Cup qualification by Canada, who beat them 6–0 over two legs.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

12 September 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League Turks and Caicos Islands  Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg0–3Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
16:00  UTC−4 Report
Stadium: TCIFA National Academy

2024

2 May Friendly Saint Vincent and the Grenadines  Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg1–3Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Stadium: Victoria Park
5 May Friendly Saint Vincent and the Grenadines  Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg2–0Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Stadium: Victoria Park
5 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Guatemala  Flag of Guatemala.svg6–0Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica Guatemala City, Guatemala
20:00  UTC−6
Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores
Referee: Víctor Cáceres Hernández (Mexico)
9 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Dominica  Flag of Dominica.svg2–3Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Roseau, Dominica
15:00  UTC−4
Report (FIFA)
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Windsor Park
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico)
10 September 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B Dominican Republic  Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg2-0Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda
11:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: ABFA Technical Center
Referee: Okeito Nicholson (Jamaica)
12 October 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B Dominica  Flag of Dominica.svgvFlag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda Bermuda
Stadium: TBD
15 October 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B Bermuda  Flag of Bermuda.svgvFlag of Dominica.svg  Dominica Bermuda
Stadium: TBD
16 November 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B Dominica  Flag of Dominica.svgvFlag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Stadium: TBD
19 November 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B Antigua and Barbuda  Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svgvFlag of Dominica.svg  Dominica Dominican Republic
Stadium: TBD

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B matches against Antigua and Barbuda and Dominican Republic on 7 and 10 September 2024. [5]

Caps and goals correct as of 10 September 2024, after the match against Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic .

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Glenson Prince (1987-09-17) 17 September 1987 (age 36)720 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc
1 GK Donté Newton (1999-02-17) 17 February 1999 (age 25)00 Flag of Dominica.svg Harlem United
1 GK Ronnie Lockhart 00 Flag of Dominica.svg Calibishie FC

2 DF Erskim Williams (1994-10-21) 21 October 1994 (age 29)320 Flag of Dominica.svg Portsmouth Bombers
2 DF Eustace Marshall (1997-02-14) 14 February 1997 (age 27)111 Flag of Dominica.svg Bath Estate
2 DF Kassim Peltier (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 26)70 Flag of Dominica.svg Harlem United
2 DF Marcus Bredas (2003-11-29) 29 November 2003 (age 20)50 Flag of Dominica.svg Point Michel
2 DF Rufuson Pierre-Louis (1996-06-21) 21 June 1996 (age 28)60 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Morvant Caledonia
2 DF Jervanie Xavier (2000-08-18) 18 August 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc
2 DF Dwayne Etienne 00 Flag of Dominica.svg Harlem United
2 DF Jaheim Maxime (2001-08-15) 15 August 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc

3 MF Chad Bertrand (1986-12-19) 19 December 1986 (age 37)526 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc
3 MF Briel Thomas (1994-11-25) 25 November 1994 (age 29)518 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc
3 MF Keeyan Thomas (2005-11-03) 3 November 2005 (age 18)70 Flag of Dominica.svg Portsmouth Bombers
3 MF Cobin Paul (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Dominica.svg Portsmouth Bombers
3 MF Audel Laville (2002-09-14) 14 September 2002 (age 21)226 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc
3 MF Malachai Bonney (2006-09-11) 11 September 2006 (age 18)20 Flag of Dominica.svg Middleham United

4 FW Travist Joseph (1994-05-23) 23 May 1994 (age 30)413 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc
4 FW Julian Wade (1990-07-12) 12 July 1990 (age 34)5020 Flag of Scotland.svg Formartine United
4 FW Javid George (1998-06-14) 14 June 1998 (age 26)293 Flag of Dominica.svg Sagicor South East United
4 FW Donte Warrington (2004-10-18) 18 October 2004 (age 19)30 Flag of Dominica.svg Point Michel
4 FW Savio Anselm (2002-09-21) 21 September 2002 (age 21)40 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc
4 FW Troy Jules (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 (age 24)73 Flag of Norway.svg IL Trønder-Lyn

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last twelve months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Jerome Burkard (2002-06-14) 14 June 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc v. Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica , 9 June 2024
GK Raleighson Pascal (1990-07-31) 31 July 1990 (age 34)30 Flag of Dominica.svg WE United v. Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , 5 May 2024

DF Gylles Mitchell (1997-12-16) 16 December 1997 (age 26)90 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc v. Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica , 9 June 2024
DF Zion Emanuel (2001-01-12) 12 January 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of Dominica.svg Harlem United v. Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , 5 May 2024

MF Fitz Jolly (1999-03-16) 16 March 1999 (age 25)100 Flag of Dominica.svg Bath Estate v. Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica , 9 June 2024
MF Triston Sandy (2001-01-10) 10 January 2001 (age 23)60 Flag of Dominica.svg Portsmouth Bombers v. Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica , 9 June 2024
MF Dhamario Challenger 20 Flag of Dominica.svg South East v. Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica , 9 June 2024
MF Cheston Prosper (1992-04-06) 6 April 1992 (age 32)50 Flag of Dominica.svg WE United v. Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , 5 May 2024
MF Marcelus Bonney (2000-02-16) 16 February 2000 (age 24)80 Flag of Dominica.svg Bath Estate v. Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands , 20 November 2023

FW Reon Cuffy (1999-01-17) 17 January 1999 (age 25)40 Flag of Dominica.svg East Central v. Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica , 9 June 2024
FW Fabio Drigo (2006-09-23) 23 September 2006 (age 17)20 Flag of Dominica.svg WE United v. Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , 5 May 2024
FW Felix Anselm (2003-09-13) 13 September 2003 (age 21)30 Flag of Dominica.svg Dublanc v. Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands , 12 September 2023
FW Francis Luke (2001-01-08) 8 January 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Dominica.svg Mahaut Soca Strikers v. Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands , 12 September 2023

Records

As of 10 September 2024 [6]
Players in bold are still active with Dominica.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Glenson Prince 7202005–present
2 Chad Bertrand 5262010–2021
3 Briel Thomas 5182013–present
4 Julian Wade 50202010–present
5 Malcolm Joseph 4612011–present
6 Travist Joseph 4122015–present
7 Euclid Bertrand 3201998–2021
Sidney Lockhart 3202014–present
Erskim Williams 3202013–present
10 Hubert Prince 2902010–2019

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Julian Wade 20500.42010–present
2 Kurlson Benjamin 14240.582008–2018
3 Kelly Peters 9160.561999–2011
4 Briel Thomas 8510.162013–present
5 Vincent Casimir 6110.552000–2004
Audel Laville 6220.272018–present
Chad Bertrand 6520.122010–2021
8 Mitchell Joseph 5200.252005–2015
9 Peter Greenaway 480.51993–2001
Randolph Peltier 4200.22004–2019

Competition records

FIFA World Cup

Canada vs. Dominica 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada on 16 June 2015 Canadavdominica.jpg
Canada vs. Dominica 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada on 16 June 2015
FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1978 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
1982 to 1994 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 Did not qualify411266
Flag of South Korea.svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 200217
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 4112420
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 201112
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 4004011
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 411238
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 411254
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined200229
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 Qualification yet to start
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/72645172267

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of El Salvador.svg 1963 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1965
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg 1967
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1969
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1971
Flag of Haiti (1964-1986).svg 1973
Flag of Mexico.svg 1977
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg 1981
1985
1989
Flag of the United States.svg 1991
Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Mexico.svg 1993 Did not qualify300358
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 201101
Flag of the United States.svg 1998 53021310
Flag of the United States.svg 2000 6213918
Flag of the United States.svg 2002 300338
Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Mexico.svg 2003 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of the United States.svg 2005 Did not qualify3003116
Flag of the United States.svg 2007 301205
Flag of the United States.svg 2009 200216
Flag of the United States.svg 2011 5212139
Flag of the United States.svg 2013 310245
Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 301217
Flag of the United States.svg 2017 4103910
Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Costa Rica.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg 2019 421165
Flag of the United States.svg 2021 6105314
Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2023 402225
Total0 titles0/27000000561283670127

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
LeagueFinals
SeasonDivisionGroupPldWDLGFGAP/RFinalsResultPldWDLGFGASquad
2019–20 B D 6105314Red Arrow Down.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2021 Ineligible
2022–23 C C 402225Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023
2023–24 C C 431082Green Arrow Up Darker.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2024
2024–25 B D To be determinedFlag of none.svg 2025
Total144371321Total0 Titles

Caribbean Cup

Caribbean Cup record
YearRoundPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Barbados.svg 1989 Did not qualify
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1990
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1991 Did not enter
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1992 Did not qualify
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1993
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1994 Group stage3012111
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg 1995 Did not qualify
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1996
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg 1997
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg 1998 Group stage3003215
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1999 Did not qualify
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001
Flag of Barbados.svg 2005
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2007
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2008
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2010
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg 2012
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2014
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2017
Total2/196015326

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